U. S. President. So we are all in luck. We know that Closing Arguments at Donald Trumps new york Hush Money Trial begin tuesday. They are expected to take most of the day, and then its a matter of how long it takes a jury to reach a verdict. That is, if they are able to reach a verdict at all. Were going to get back to that. But first, lets not forget that this Hush Money Trial is just one of Donald Trumps many indictments. There was bad news for him this week and one of the other cases against him. And trumps classified documents case, the one in which he is accused by federal prosecutors of illegally hoarding classified documents at mara lago and then trying to hide them from the federal government, newly unsealed documents this week revealed new evidence of more possible Obstruction Of Justice by the former president. Quote, once trump realized that Security Cameras at maralago could capture his employees moving classified Government Information that officials were attempting to ret
Government and another partly run by supporters, shaped to execute his vision. There is understandably an urgent focus on that third branch. Today, even it is clearer than ever that the sanctity of our american judiciary and foundational role played in ensuring our freedoms is under the spotlight. This week flags flown outside Supreme Court Justice Samuel alito many homes, symbols also used by January 6th Insurrectionists called Into Question his ability to fairly and impartially rule on matters having to do with Donald Trumps attempted coup. Joining us now, House Minority leader Hakeem Jeffries and msnbc legal analyst Andrew Weissmann and the host of politicsnation president of the National Action network reverend al sharpton. Leader jefferies, thank you for being here. Spoke a moment with with senator whitehouse about Justice Samuel alito and these flags. He seems to think its pretty clear there needs to be a discussion about recusal for Justice Alito. Where do you stand . A circumst
We are entering the final stages of new york for us to trump, defense has rested their case, but trump will not testify and the juries will not be back until tuesday giving them within a week to mull all of this over. There are still Major Concerns surrounding the Prosecution Case is an event is the question while at the state bring charges against a former president if the evidence was not rocksolid, remember it was a solid legal theory and they said never before has New York State lobbying use in federal election cases but nevertheless here we have. While at they highlight a star witness with a major credibility issues, those questions are outstanding. This is outnumbered i am Kayleigh Mceany here with Harris Faulkner and emily compagno. Joining us today martha maccallum, and call and cut of americas, bill hemmer. The killing blow for the prosecutions case may have been Michael Collins greatest admission he fessed up to steerg 60,000 from the trump organization. A harsher crime than
Seat at the trump courthouse. I think you got the more dramatic part of the day. Rachel, i have been mostly in the courtroom. Once before i was in the Overflow Room, which is across the hall. This morning i was in the Overflow Room for a few reasons. I woke up late. But you were so gracious at lunch to hand me your Courtroom Pass for the afternoon, which is totally legal. We can do that. s i was in the courtroom for the moment you really wanted to be. You had to be in the courtroom. It was astonishing. I can describe it here when we get started. But, rachel, i have three Exclamation Points in my notes beside the clear the courtroom line, which was, you know judge juan merchan he is the most mildmannered and fair judge. Most judges are fair and obviously. But judge merchan is the model. Its one of the great sacrifices that America Cannot see how eventempered he is. So when he says something with Exclamation Points, which he did. It changes the room. I know youre good to go through this.
What a day in court, we will get to that in a minute. And joe bidens promise to restore the soul america is more laughable than ever. Screaming and yelling at College Graduates in one of the most divisive speeches given by u. S. President s. President joe biden what is democracy. A trail of broken promises leaving black people behind. Robert kkks best friend, a mentor. We will call out the lies, the smears, the hatred. We will play out a moment where joey seemed to believe he was Vice President during the beginning of the pandemic, covid19, and that obama sent him to detroit to solve the problem. Also tonight, a tutorial on how every republican needs to handle the Hostal Media Mob in an interview. Will you accept the Election Results . Hilary clinton said that the election was stolen from her. And trump was illegitimate. But democrats say they will not certify 2024. Because of the insure squex. We begin tonight in york city. Fireworks big time in the courtroom. Another explosive day in